Timothy "Torb" Green Obituary

Timothy "Torb" Torbert Green passed away peacefully in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by loved ones on July 20, 2017 at the age of 64 after a long, brave battle against cancer. He was the beloved husband of Luann Bestgen Green; loving father to Shawn Patrick Green and Erin Nichelle (Pehr) Lawson; and devoted grandfather to his three grandchildren, Ryne Michael (10), Emma Jean (4), and Beck Timothy (2) Lawson. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 6, 1952 to the late Robert McCay Green and Patricia Colton Fisher. He was a graduate of Fostoria High School in Ohio and the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving and flying for his country from 1974 until his retirement as Lt. Col. in 1995. He was a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal and the AF Commendation Medal. He continued his work for the military as a civilian at the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) in Tucson, AZ until 2012. In his retirement, he worked passionately on researching and preserving his family history and genealogy. He was an avid sports watcher and a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Wildcats.

In his passing, he leaves behind his wife; two children; son-in law; three grandchildren; two brothers, Bob (Marty) and Larry (Wendy) Green; sister-in-law, Nancy Green; and many family and friends near and far. He is joined in eternity by his parents; brother, Christopher Green; and son, Patrick McCay Green.



Memorial services will be held at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd in Colorado Springs, CO on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11 a.m., followed by burial with Military Honors at Evergreen Cemetery.

An informal celebration of life will be held in Tucson, AZ at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bugles Across America or the Colon Cancer Alliance.